EP0410547B1 - Propargyl aromatic ether polymers - Google Patents

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EP0410547B1
EP0410547B1 EP90202072A EP90202072A EP0410547B1 EP 0410547 B1 EP0410547 B1 EP 0410547B1 EP 90202072 A EP90202072 A EP 90202072A EP 90202072 A EP90202072 A EP 90202072A EP 0410547 B1 EP0410547 B1 EP 0410547B1
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    • C07C43/20Ethers having an ether-oxygen atom bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
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    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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  • the present invention relates to propargyl aromatic ether polymers and their preparation.
  • Propargyl ethers are a known class of compounds which can be used to prepare certain kinds of polymers.
  • the most common polymers are prepared by oxidative coupling according to Hay et al., Polymer Letters, 8, pp. 97-99 (1970).
  • Other polymers are prepared, e.g., in U.S. patent 4,226,800, by thermal polymerization at high temperatures to give thermoset polymers that are crosslinked.
  • the resin layers of the laminate may delaminate, or tend to draw away from the copper layers, resulting in poor adhesion of the copper to the resin and breaks in the copper electrical circuit.
  • Another problem resulting from the application of heat to the circuit board is decomposition of the resin resulting in the formation of surface voids and distortion or damage to the copper circuits. To avoid such damage to the board, the resin should have a decomposition temperature higher than about 300 °C.
  • the present invention is directed to the use of a propargyl aromatic ether polymer, obtainable by polymerizing a propargyl aromatic ether in the presence of an effective amount of a Group VI or VIII metal complex polymerization catalyst, in a process for the preparation of a laminate, comprising a fibrous filler or reinforcing material.
  • polymers are produced without substantial loss or evolution of void-forming by-products.
  • propargyl aromatic ether thermoset polymers prepared by the present catalytic polymerization differ from polymers prepared by oxidative coupling and exhibit a lower dielectric constant, a lower coefficient of thermal expansion, a better moisture resistance and a higher glass transition temperature than many other kinds of plastic materials currently in use in electronic and electrical applications, such as epoxy, bismaleimide, triazine and polyimide resins.
  • Such properties enable the new polymers to have the ability to allow for higher electronic signal speeds, survive at higher service temperatures, survive in higher moisture environments, be more compatible with surface mount components, and more easily tolerate printed circuit board processing.
  • thermoset polymers of dipropargyl ethers have the formula (1), wherein the curly lines represent polymer chains.
  • propargyl aromatic ethers useful in the present inventions are compounds having at least one, preferably at least two, propargyl ether groups ("-OCH2C ⁇ CH”) directly attached to ring carbon atoms of an aromatic (aryl) organic group containing from 6 to 100 carbon atoms.
  • Suitable propargyl aromatic ether monomers include those represented by the formula (2) R( ⁇ OCH2 - C ⁇ CH) n (2) wherein n is number of at least from 1 to 10, preferably 2 to 5, and R is an aromatic (aryl) organic group containing up to 100 carbon atoms comprising an aromatic ring or an aromatic ring (a) bonded directly or through a bridging atom or group to or (b) fused to one or more aromatic or cycloaliphatic rings, each aromatic ring of R having from one to all the available ring positions independently substituted by propargyl ether groups.
  • Suitable aromatic organic groups for R include
  • aromatic organic groups R and R1 can be substituted on their aromatic ring by a substituent which does not participate in the reaction, such as an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms (e.g., methyl or ethyl), an alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms (e.g., methoxy or ethoxy), a halogen atom (e.g., chlorine or bromine), or a nitro groups.
  • a substituent which does not participate in the reaction such as an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms (e.g., methyl or ethyl), an alkoxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms (e.g., methoxy or ethoxy), a halogen atom (e.g., chlorine or bromine), or a nitro groups.
  • Suitable organic groups of the general formula (2) are those derived from biphenyl, diphenylmethane, ⁇ , ⁇ -dimethylphenylmethane, diphenyl ether, diphenyl dimethylene ether, diphenyl thioether, diphenyl ketone, diphenylamine, diphenyl sulphoxide, diphenyl sulphone, diphenyl phosphite and triphenyl phosphate.
  • Propargyl aromatic ethers can be prepared by known methods including reacting a di- or polyhydric phenolic material with a propargyl halide, such as chloride or bromide, in an aqueous alkaline solution, such as aqueous sodium hydroxide solution as described in U.S. Patent 4,226,800.
  • a propargyl halide such as chloride or bromide
  • an aqueous alkaline solution such as aqueous sodium hydroxide solution as described in U.S. Patent 4,226,800.
  • One preferred method is by using propargyl chloride in an aqueous sodium hydroxide and a water-miscible, protic solvent or co-solvent, which is disclosed in EP-A-0369527 (published on 23.05.90).
  • Propargyl aromatic ethers which are preferred in this invention in view of the properties of the final resin obtained are those prepared by reacting a symmetrical, fused ring-free-dihydric phenol, such as bisphenol A or a,a'-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-para-di-isopropylbenzene with a propargyl chloride or bromide.
  • This latter novel ether of Formula (4) also referred to as dipropargyl aromatic ether of bis(4-hydroxycumyl)benzene (DPE-BHCB)
  • DPE-BHCB dipropargyl aromatic ether of bis(4-hydroxycumyl)benzene
  • the invention further provides a propargyl aromatic ether polymer obtainable by polymerizing such a propargyl aromatic ether in the presence of an effective amount of a Group VI or VIII metal complex polymerization catalyst.
  • a propargyl aromatic ether polymer obtained by the reaction of a phenol-formaldehyde precondensate with a propargyl chloride or bromide can advantageously be used.
  • the catalysts which can be used in the present invention include Group VI (e.g. molybdenum complex, such as molybdenum carbonyl) or Group VIII metal complex catalysts.
  • the polymerization catalyst is a nickel, palladium, or platinum complex, such as nickel acetylacetonate, or bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II)dichloride; other compounds like bis(1,2-diphenylphosphino)ethane nickel(II)-chloride, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) may also be used.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a laminate comprising a propargyl aromatic ether polymer the latter obtainable by polymerizing a propargyl aromatic ether in the presence of an effective amount of group VI or VIII metal complex polymerization catalyst, and a fibrous filler or reinforcing material.
  • the polymerization is suitably carried out in the presence of a solvent.
  • the solvent is generally an oxygenated solvent such as a ketone, alcohol, glycol, glycol ether, glycol ether acetate, THF and dimethyl formamide. Hydrocarbon or chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents might also be used.
  • the fibrous fillers and reinforcing materials used in the present invention are conventional kinds of materials known in the art. Suitable materals include, but are not limited to, glass, carbon, "KEVLAR®” (trademark), boron, calcium carbonate, talc, alumina and asbestos and where appropriate, the fibre forms thereof.
  • the preferred fibrous reinforcing materials are selected from the group consisting of glass fibres, quartz fibres, carbon fibre, boron fibres, TEFLON®" (trademark) fibres (polytetrafluoroethylene) and "KEVLAR®” (trademark) fibres, with woven or continuous glass fibres or carbon fibres being preferred.
  • the fibrous or reinforcing material is present in the composition in an amount effective to impart increased strength to the composition for the intended purpose, generally from 20 to 95 weight per cent, usually from 35 to 80 weight per cent, based on the weight of the total composition.
  • the laminates of the invention can optionally include one or more layers of a different materials and in electrical laminates this includes one or more layers of a conductive material such as copper.
  • the propargyl aromatic ether composition can be applied to the fibrous or reinforcing material neat or from a solution in a suitable solvent of the type disclosed above.
  • the curable composition of this invention can be used in any desired form such as solid, solution or dispersion.
  • These curable compositions include those mixed in solvent or in the absence of a solvent to form the compositions of this invention.
  • the mixing procedure comprises mixing solutions of the monomer and polymerization catalyst in a suitable inert organic solvent, such as for example, ketones such as methyl ethyl ketone, chlorinated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride and ethers, and homogenizing the resulting mixed solution at room temperature or at an elevated temperature below the boiling point of the solvents to form a composition in the form of a solution.
  • a suitable inert organic solvent such as for example, ketones such as methyl ethyl ketone, chlorinated hydrocarbons such as methylene chloride and ethers
  • homogenizing these solutions at room temperature or at an elevated temperature some reactions may take place between the constituent elements. So long as the resins components are maintained in the state of solution without gelling, such reactions do not particularly affect the oper
  • the curable resin compositions of this invention can be used in the above solution form as adhesives, paints vehicles, moulding materials to be impregnated in substrates, or laminating materials.
  • concentration of the resin solid in the solution is determined so that the optimum operability can be obtained according to the desired utility.
  • compositions of this invention can be used for various purposes in the form of dried powder, pellets, resin-impregnated product or compound.
  • compositions with the individual components uniformly mixed can be obtained by uniformly mixing the resin components in solution, and then removing the solvents from the homogeneous solution at reduced pressure or at an elevated temperature.
  • solid components are kneaded at room temperature or at an elevated temperature to form a homogenized resin composition.
  • additives may be added to the composition to impart specific properties of the compositions in their monomeric or polymeric state provided that they do not impair the essential properties of the resulting resin.
  • the additives include natural or synthetic resins, fibrous reinforcement, fillers, pigments, dyestuffs, thickening agents, wetting agents, lubricants, (flame-)retardants and accelerators.
  • the resin composition of this invention can also contain a white pigment such a titanium dioxide, a coloured pigment such as yellow lead, carbon black, iron black, molybdenum red, Prussian blue, ultramarine, cadmium yellow or cadmium red, and other various organic and inorganic dyes and pigments in order to colour the compositions.
  • a white pigment such as titanium dioxide
  • a coloured pigment such as yellow lead, carbon black, iron black, molybdenum red, Prussian blue, ultramarine, cadmium yellow or cadmium red
  • the resin compositions can also contain a rust-proofing pigment such as zinc chromate, red lead, red iron oxide, zinc flower or strontium chromate, an anti-sag agent such as aluminium stearate, a dispersing agent, a thickener, a coat modifier, a body pigment or a fire retardant, which are known additives for paints.
  • compositions of this invention are cured by heating after applying it to a substrate as a coating or adhesive layer, or after moulding or laminating in the form of powder, pellet or as impregnated in a substrate.
  • the curing conditions of the curable composition of this invention depend on the proportion of components constituting the composition and the nature of the components employed.
  • the composition of this invention may be cured by heating it at temperature within the range of 0-300 °C, preferably 100-250 °C, although differing according to the presence of a catalyst or curing agent or its amount, or the types of the components in the composition.
  • the time required for heating is generally 30 seconds to 10 hours, although considerably differing according to whether the resin composition is used as a thin coating or as moulded articles of relatively large thickness or as laminates or as matrix resins for fibre reinforced composites, particularly for electrical and electronic applications, e.g., when applied to an electrically nonconductive material, such as glass, subsequently cured and then coated with a conductive material such as copper. Layers of such coated materials can be used to make laminates.
  • the curing is desirably effected under pressure. Generally, this pressure is from 0.49 to 19.73 MPa (gauge) 5 to 200 Kg/cm.
  • the composition of this invention cures rapidly, even under mild conditions, so is especially suitable when quantity production and ease of workability are desired.
  • the cured resin made from the composition not only has excellent adhesive force, bond strength, heat resistance, and electric properties, but also is excellent in mechanical properties and resistance to impact, chemicals and moisture
  • the composition of this invention has a variety of uses as a coating material for rust prevention, flame resistance, flame retardance; as electrical insulating varnish; as adhesive; in laminates to be used for furnitures, building materials, sheathing materials, electrical insulating materials; and in a variety of mouldings.
  • the dipropargyl ether (DPE) of bis(hydroxycumyl)benzene (BCHB) was prepared by treating 200 g of BCHB with 168 g of propargyl chloride added over about 1/2 hour at 57 °C in the presence of (a) sodium hydroxide in a molar ratio sodium hydroxide to phenol of 1.25 and (b) a reaction medium comprising 669 g of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and 2050 g of water at 65-68 °C. The reaction was continued for about 25 hours while maintaining the pH ⁇ 11. The reaction product was cooled to room temperature, where the product crystallized out of solution.
  • DPE dipropargyl ether
  • BCHB bis(hydroxycumyl)benzene
  • Prepregs were prepared from DPE-BPA and DPE-BHCB resin compositions as follows: Table 2 Dipropargyl Ether Prepreg Manufacture from Solvent Borne Resin Varnish Property Value Resin DPE-BPA DPE-BHCB Varnish Formulation, %wt DPE-BPA 49.9 - DPE-BHCB - 49.9 Dimethyl formamide 17.3 17.3 Toluene 16.4 16.4 Acetone 16.4 16.4 Bis(triphenylphoshine)-palladiumdichloride, phr (ppm Pd) 0.26 (400) 0.40 (600) Gel Time, Seconds @ 171 °C 225 245 Prepreg Glass Style 7628 7628 Processing Conditions Oven Time, Minutes 4.0 4.0 Oven Temperature, °C 163 163 Resin Content, %wt 23 28
  • Prepregs and laminates were prepared from DPE-BPA and DPE-BHCB resin compositions as follows:
  • the dipropargyl ether resin laminates do have preferred lower dielectric constants and dissipation factors than the standard brominated epoxy resin laminate even at lower resin content.
  • the Tg's of the dipropargyl ether-based laminates were also much higher than for the standard brominated epoxy resin-based laminate.
  • the coefficient of thermal expansion of the dipropargyl ether-based laminate is also lower than for the standard brominated epoxy-based laminate.

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